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Liam McConnell

Position
Flanker
Liam McConnell is a professional flanker for the Edinburgh Rugby, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Liam's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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53.9
Index
181stof 596 loose forwards
963rd overall · top 30% at loose forwards
Attack
46
Defence
65
Impact
54
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Liam has 23 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Relentless defender, consistent carrying threat

Across 23 matches McConnell averages close to ten tackles per game, a workload that marks him as a primary defensive engine in Edinburgh's loose trio. He carries reliably on both sides of the ball, with single-game peaks of 12 carries and 54 metres demonstrating an ability to step up when the team needs more from him. A player-of-the-match award across this sample adds weight to the consistency the numbers already suggest.

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Match History
World Nations Championship20261 app
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Fiji crestvs Fiji18 Jul 2026232113
Total232113
United Rugby Championship2024/254 apps
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Bulls crestvs Bulls31 May 20257000Connacht crestvs Connacht10 May 20256171Zebre crestvs Zebre14 Feb 2025155121Scarlets crestvs Scarlets25 Jan 202552326
Total809218
Challenge Cup2024/251 app
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vs Gloucester06 Dec 2024
594611
Total594611
About Liam McConnell

Liam McConnell is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Edinburgh Rugby, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, Liam features for the Edinburgh Rugby across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Liam McConnell's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Edinburgh Rugby news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Liam McConnell play?
Liam McConnell plays flanker for the Edinburgh Rugby.
Which team does Liam McConnell play for?
Liam McConnell plays for the Edinburgh Rugby, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Edinburgh Rugby play their home games?
The Edinburgh Rugby are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Liam McConnell's fixtures and stats?
Follow Liam McConnell's fixtures, results, match appearances and Edinburgh Rugby news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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